I had the opportunity to attend the Graduation Ceremony for Ground Supply Services at Camp Johnson this morning. I was there to support a Marine we have been bringing out to the Center during her training. She graduated and was assigned to Camp Lejeune so we will be seeing a lot more of her.

While there I had the opportunity to talk with a Master Sergeant who helped with the paperwork to bring another Marine out last week for the first time. When I thanked him for that his eyes lit up and he told me he had to thank us. He said the change in that young Marine after just one night at our Center was amazing. A young man who was introverted, quiet and kept to himself suddenly was beaming, smiling and outgoing. the MSGT thanked me again and said he would be encouraging this Marine and others to come out to the Center.

Its amazing how much God can use very little things. A simple night out to have dinner and Bible study had a profound effect on this young man’s outlook on life.

I love it when God shows up.

 

 

First day in the office of the year, and nothing measurably accomplished. Of course. After taking off some time at the end of last year (last week) I hit the office this morning with great expectations. The problem? most everyone I needed to talk with today is off work. January 2 is a holiday for most. No mail service, Insurance and phone company reps are off, no one is responding to my emails.

Sigh.

Time to recalculate and spend this afternoon writing and studying.

It reminds me what my friend Ron Sears once told me. Its possible to sail against the wind if you sail at an angle to the forward wind and “zig zag” and move forward. Its not as fast as when the wind is at your back, but forward momentum is achieved. I have never sailed, but Wikipedia agrees with Ron so I am guessing he’s right.

When your plans fall through, do you get frustrated? Or do you tack against the wind and get a little further in your journey?